Istanbul, Turkey
Opening Prayer
You, O Lord, are the one who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirits of all people within them. -Zechariah 12:1 (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible “Will the Lord spurn forever, and never again be favorable? Has his steadfast love forever ceased? Are his promises at an end for all time? Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he in anger shut up his compassion?” Selah. Then I said, “I will appeal to this, to the years of the right hand of the Most High.” I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. You with your arm redeemed your people, the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah -Psalm 77:7-15 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin See all your sins on Jesus laid: The Lamb of God was slain, His soul was once an offering made for every soul of man. Awake from guilty nature's sleep, and Christ shall give you light, cast all your sins into the deep -John Wesley (1703-1791) (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” And they brought one. And he said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said to him, “Caesar's.” Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” And they marveled at him. -Mark 12:15-17 (Think deeply on the life and words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. -I Thessalonians 5:17-18 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love; defend you on every side and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you always. -Common Worship 
Rila, Bulgaria
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